Digital Art I

This course covers the fundamentals of computer technology and allows the student to explore a range of techniques using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and QuarkXpress. The latest developments in the field of computer graphics will be covered where applicable. The course is structured to increase the students' understanding of metaphor in artistic production, increase the students' ability to create two-dimensional artworks using computers and their peripheral devices, and to discuss the ways contemporary artists use technology in art.